Masriera Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Enamel, Gold Pendant-Brooch Necklace. ...

Description

Masriera Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Enamel, Gold Pendant-Brooch Necklace
Stones: Full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.10 carat
Pearl: Cultured pearl measuring 6.80 x 5.60 mm
Element: Plique-à-jour enamel; enamel
Metal: 18k gold
Marked: Masriera
Gross Weight: 26.90 grams
Chain Length: 20 inches
Pendant-Brooch Dimensions: 2-3/8 inches x 2 inches


Estimate: $5,000 - up.

Masriera: Spanish jeweler Llus Masriera (1872-1958) was born into a family of jewelers and artisans. He was a creative genius and inventor who rose to fame during the Art Nouveau movement. His jewels, mainly his series of winged nymphs, are some of the most important pieces of the time period. Masriera is credited with formulating a specialized enameling technique referred to as “Barcelona Enamel”. The process took translucent enamel and blended it with an element inducing luminosity; the newly minted enamel was then formed in relief, adding texture, volume, and depth, creating a sculptural quality to the individual design.

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